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Bona Deck Guard
Bona Deck Guard is a fast and convenient solution which keeps an outdoor timber deck in great condition and looking like new in any climate. It is an easy to use water-based coating for outdoor wood and composite wood structures. Simply clean to remove contaminants from the surface, then apply 1-2 coats of Bona Deck Guard with an applicator or brush. Clean up afterwards with water.
waterborne-1k 1K
Water-based, low VOC UV protection Colours: Neutral & Medium Brown Easy to apply, low odour Suitable for solid wood or composite decking Fast drying: 3-4 hours between coats (Light use: 24 hrs) Apply 1-2 coats, no need for dilution
Overview
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Application
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Documents
Overview
Product name Bona Deck Guard Family Deckguard System role decking-finish Chemistry waterborne-1k [PDF p.2] Components 1K Suitable substrates solid-decking, composite-decking Room / building types outdoor-deck Commercial grade No Suitable outdoors Yes Suitable for stairs — Not recommended for — Overcoatable with —
Physical properties
Solids content approx 30-35 % Approx 30 - 35% [TDS p.1-2] VOC — VOC % — Density typical 1.024 g/mL [SDS s.1] Viscosity — Gloss levels (at 60°) Sheen level (10.0%) [TDS p.1-2] Colour options Neutral, Medium Brown Pack sizes 3.8 L [PDF p.2] [TDS p.1-2] Shelf life 24 months 2 years from date of production in unopened original container [TDS p.1-2]
Application
Coats required 1–21-2 x Deck Guard [PDF p.2] Coverage (m²/L per coat) 6.0–12.0 m2/L per coat [PDF p.2] [TDS p.1-2] Mixing ratio — Pot life — Recoat time 3–4 h [PDF p.2] Light-use time approx 24 h [PDF p.2] [TDS p.1-2] Full-use time — Full cure — Cover with carpet after — Temperature range — Humidity range 30–50 % RH [TDS p.1-2] Applicators brush [PDF p.2] [TDS p.1-2] Sanding grit between coats — Dilution No dilution required Cleaning Wipe tools free from residual material before cleaning with water. Dried material can be removed with acetone. Storage / transport temp 5–30 C
Compliance and certifications
VOC compliance schemes — Fire (AS 9239 / EN 13501-1) — EN 71-3 toy safety — PFAS-free — Hazard classification (SDS) Unclassified (not hazardous per Model WHS Regulations) [SDS s.1]
Documents
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